38-Tube Compressed Nitrogen Trailer Rebuilds

NASA/NSSC has a requirement for retest and refurbishment of two 38-tube compressed Nitrogen tube trailer #NA00524T and NA00504T. NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to Western Sales & Testing of Amarillo, Inc., 114 SE 46th Ave # 16, Amarillo, TX 79118-7803 under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i). It has been determined that Western Sales & Testing of Amarillo, Inc., is the sole provider of retest and refurbishment of two 38-tube compressed Nitrogen tube trailer #NA00524T and NA00504T. NASA/NSSC will be the procuring center for this effort. Performance will be located at NASA/ Johnson Space Center (JSC). The Government intends to acquire commercial items and services using the provisions, clauses and procedures prescribed in FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 13. The NAICS Code for this procurement is 336212. Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort in writing to the identified point of contact not later than 4:30 p.m. Central Standard Time on May 18, 2020. Such capabilities/qualifications will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed effort on a full and open competition basis, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the government. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. NASA Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The Center Ombudsman for this acquisition can be found at http://prod.nais.nasa.gov/pub/pub_library/Omb.html . Included by Reference: FAR 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (Oct 2020) FAR 52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation. (Oct 2020)